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Which MCAT study guide is the best?

Don Osborne — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:01:08 +0000

There they sit — stacked up in bookstores, libraries, and garages. Heavier than a brick and thicker than most phone books. The MCAT study guides. There’s a slew of different bands to pick from, many of which are reputable. In fact, many MCAT prep organizations also offer live prep courses

How to create an MCAT study plan

Don Osborne — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:55:13 +0000

Attempting the MCAT with standard preparation is like thinking back flips are easy just because you can roll a somersault. Suffice to say, without the right training and habits the results are normally embarrassing. Like training to do a back flip, researching how to study for the MCAT is part

Applying to Dental School? How to Write a Winning Dental School Personal Statement

Don Osborne — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:45:23 +0000

“Your Personal Statement should address why you desire to pursue a dental education and how a dental degree contributes to your personal and professional goals.”

After this open-ended statement lies a blank box on the AADSAS dental application for you to wow admissions committees with your courageous goals and impressive

How do you find an MCAT prep course that’s right for you?

Don Osborne — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:06:04 +0000

So you’re studying for the MCAT. For hours upon hours all alone, with only your MCAT study guide for company. Your last potential date didn’t get your joke about chemistry and reactions — because you phrased it as a multiple choice question. Of course you’re interested in an MCAT prep

How do you earn your highest MCAT score?

Don Osborne — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:50:55 +0000

You’re thinking about taking the MCAT? Good for you! Bad for your stress levels! Most premeds preparing for the MCAT build upon strategies you’ve learned in prep courses or school, but studying quirks you pick up from individual MCAT practice routines can prevent you from achieving your highest MCAT score.

US News 2011 MBA School Rankings

Don Osborne — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:38:17 +0000

For 2011, the US News ranked the top 10 MBA program rankings were:

Harvard University
Stanford University
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Massachsetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
Northwestern University (Kellog)
University of Chicago (Booth)
University of California, Berkeley (Haas)
Columbia University
Dartmouth College (Tuck)
Yale University

Source: US News “Best Business

How to pick an MBA school that is right for you

Don Osborne — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:33:10 +0000

If you’re considering applying to MBA school, ask yourself: What are my career goals, how do I plan to achieve them, and where do I currently stand in my life?

MBA schools no longer offer “one size fits all” programming that targets any MBA applicant who is qualified to get

How Important is attending a top MBA school?

Don Osborne — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:21:07 +0000

One of the first things that most people interested in an MBA will do is research top MBA schools and start dreaming about walking through the hallowed halls of Harvard, Berkeley, Northwestern, Kellog or the other best MBA schools on the planet.

They think to themselves, “The movers and shakers

Are MBA Program Rankings Important?

Don Osborne — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:52:09 +0000

Whether you want to be a leader in your organization or start a new business from scratch as an entrepreneur, an MBA can give you the skills and connections you need to launch your career into the upper echelons of the business world. Where does your MBA application stand, and

Personal Statements: Don’t live in the past!

Don Osborne — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:26:19 +0000

There is a very common mistake many students make while writing their personal statement that can turn a promising essay into yet another unremarkable retelling of your personal history.

What’s the mistake? Focusing on the past, and ONLY the past. Don’t do it! Past incidents that have inspired and motivated